ICRC trains 20 journalists on laws of war and media reportage in Abuja By Umar Dankano, in Abuja The International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC has held an extensive capacity building…
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Collective Efforts Crucial for Sustainable Environment, Says Kano ACReSAL Coordinator
The State Coordinator of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, Dr. Dahir Muhammad Hashim, has highlighted the importance of collaboration between citizens and the government in achieving a sustainable environment….
Civil Rights Group Hails Tinubu’s Decision to Stall Appointment of Acting Accountant-General
The Civil Rights Defenders’ Network of Nigeria (CRDNN) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s bold move to stay the appointment of Mr. Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new acting Accountant-General of the Federation. According…
Yuletide: NSCDC Deploys 3,542 Operatives in Kano
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), led by Commandant Mohammed Lawal Falala, FCNA, has announced the deployment of 3,542 personnel to ensure a safe and…
Senator Tinubu: A Compassionate First Lady— Governor Sani
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has lauded Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as a compassionate and caring leader devoted to serving humanity. Speaking during the distribution of…
Sen. Sumaila Lauds Gov. Yusuf Over Townsman’s Appointment
By Abdullahi Yusuf Senator Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South Senatorial District, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for appointing Alhaji Nura Iro Ma’aji as a Commissioner in his cabinet, describing…
Balancing Local Autonomy and National Unity: Governors and the State Police Debate
By Adamu S Ladan Last week, Nigeria’s state governors, under the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), have finally lend their support for the establishment of state police as a measure to address the…
FERMA: Best Performing FG Agency – Gov Idris
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has commended the Federal Emergency Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) as the most effective Federal Government agency, citing its outstanding performance under the support of President Bola Ahmed…
JUST IN: 2025 Budget Proposal Passes Second Reading in House of Representatives
The 2025 Appropriation Bill has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The budget was approved during Thursday’s plenary session following a thorough debate by lawmakers. Details later….
NQC, BSI Undertake Capacity Development for Stakeholders on Data Gathering for NNQP Implementation
The National Quality Council (NQC) in collaboration with the British Standards Institute (BSI) recently organized a Train the Trainers workshop for Stakeholders in Nigeria aimed at administration and completion of a matrix…
NDLEA busts 6-hectare hemp farmland in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun Command, has successfully destroyed a six-hectare hemp farmland in Alaka village, Ogun. The agency’s state commandant, Mr Tijani Rabe, revealed the tactical operation at…
Rabies: Kano Veterinary Lab In-charge Advises Keepers To Vaccinate Their Dogs
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Head of Gwale Veterinary Reference Laboratory in Kano State,Dr Sha’arani Habibu,has advised dog keepers to vaccinate their dogs against rabies so as to safeguard their health and that…
Northern Youth Group Rejects FG’s Tax Reform Bill, Urges Lawmakers to Discard It
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Northern Star Youth Empowerment Initiative, a good governance advocacy group, has rejected the Federal Government’s Tax Reform Bill currently before the National Assembly. In a statement issued…
JISOP Urges Quick Implementation of Reviewed Social Security Support for PWDs, Elderly
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Social Protection Platform (JISOP) has called for the swift implementation of the reviewed social security support for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and elderly people in Jigawa…
Jigawa CP Confirms Arrest of 1,254 Criminal Suspects in 2024
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Commissioner of Police Jigawa state command CP AT. Abdullahi has confirmed the arrest of 1,254 suspects for major crimes from 20/11/2023 to date. CP Abdullahi announced the…
Kano Govt. Asks Landowners To Recertify Titles, Gives January 31 Deadline
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government has asked all landowners across the state to recertify their titles before January 31,2025. The state Commissioner of Land and Physical Planning, Alhaji AbdulJabbar Mohammed Umar,…
APC N/East Nat’l Vice Chair Empowers 5,000 at Birthday Celebration in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola No fewer than 5,000 people have benefited from cash donations and empowerment packages provided by the North East Zonal Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade…
CSLS, Justice Ministry & RoLAC Train Justice Sector Operators on ACJA in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), in collaboration with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) program and the Federal Ministry of Justice, has organized a two-day capacity-building…
ADSI, Jigawa Govt Empower 200 Micro-Entrepreneurs
By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Arewa Support Development Initiative (ADSI), in collaboration with the Jigawa State Youth Empowerment and Development Agency, has empowered 200 micro-entrepreneurs in the state. Speaking during a one-day…
NEDC Organizes 3-Day Workshop for Journalists, CSOs in Maiduguri
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The North East Development Commission (NEDC), has commenced a 3-day workshop in Maiduguri to train journalists and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on non-kinetic approaches to addressing insurgency…
Kano Govt. Set for Dry Season Farming as 500 Heaters Ready
Ahmad Muhammad As part of the effort to boost dry season farming and increase food production, the Kano State Government has created additional 500 hectares of farmlands ready for this year dry…
Kano’s 15th Emir Calls for Peace, Community Responsibility, Leadership Accountability
The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has called on the people of Kano State to embrace healthy living and foster love for one another, emphasizing that peace is the…
Adamawa Governor presents N486,318,047,600 budget proposal for 2025 fiscal year
From Umar Dankano, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has presented a budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year to the tune of N486,218,047,600. before the state legislature. Making the…
Yobe State Government Pledges Fairness in Army Recruitment Exercise
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has reiterated its commitment to selecting the most qualified candidates in the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment exercise. The Special Adviser to the Governor…
Jonathan felicitates ex-President Buhari at 82
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on his 82nd birthday, wishing him good health and peace of mind. Jonathan, in a goodwill message, he personally signed and made available…